rattled
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Definition
Adjective: * Agitated and confused; unnerved; disconcerted: The state of being flustered, nervous, or thrown off-balance, often due to a sudden shock, pressure, or unexpected event. It is an informal term describing a temporary loss of composure.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The constant questioning from the reporters left the politician visibly rattled.
- She doesn't get rattled easily, even during a crisis.
- The loud noise from the explosion rattled the entire neighborhood. (Note: Here, "rattled" is the past tense of the verb 'to rattle'.)
- He was completely rattled by the last-minute change to the presentation.
Advanced Usage
- "to be rattled": To be in a state of agitation.
- The goalie was clearly rattled after letting in three quick goals.
- "to get rattled": To become agitated or unnerved.
- Even experienced speakers can get rattled by a hostile audience.
Variants and Related Words
- Rattle (verb): To make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; to cause someone to feel nervous or frightened.
- The windows rattled in the storm.
- His confidence was not rattled by the criticism.
- Rattling (adjective/adverb): Very (used for emphasis); making a rattle sound.
- A rattling good story. (Informal, meaning a very exciting story.)
- Rattle (noun): A baby's toy that makes a noise when shaken; a rapid succession of short, sharp sounds.
Synonyms
- Flustered
- Agitated
- Disconcerted
- Unnerved
- Shaken
- Perturbed
Antonyms
- Composed
- Calm
- Unruffled
- Collected
- Unperturbed
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Rattle someone's cage": To deliberately annoy or provoke someone.
- He's just trying to rattle your cage; ignore him.
- "Sabre-rattling": The display or threat of military force.
- The diplomatic talks were preceded by weeks of sabre-rattling.
Adjective
- thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (`rattled' is an informal term)